Lebanese fear another occupation as Israel threatens to use Gaza tactics in the south

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 8 min read 100% complete by By  KAREEM CHEHAYEB and JULIA FRANKELMarch 26, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Lebanese fear another occupation as Israel threatens to use Gaza tactics in the south

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Amidst renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel has expanded its military targets in Lebanon to include bridges over the Litani River. Israeli forces have already destroyed a bridge on the southern Lebanese coastal highway over the Litani River, a strategic location. This strike severed a key connection between Nabatiyeh and the al-Hujair valley. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has characterized Israel's targeting of bridges as a potential prelude to a ground invasion. The conflict has led to displacement of Lebanese civilians seeking shelter in Beirut.

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called Israel’s new targeting of bridges in the south “a prelude to a ground invasion.”

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Monday’s strike on the bridge in the southern village of Qaaqaaiyet al-Jisr cut a main link between Nabatiyeh and al-Hujair valley.

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Israel has destroyed a bridge on the southern Lebanese coastal highway over the strategic Litani River.

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz expanded the military’s list of targets in Lebanon to include all bridges over the country’s Litani River.

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Keywords

lebanon 90% israel 90% litani river 80% israel-hezbollah conflict 80% gaza tactics 70% occupation 70% bridges 70% military strikes 60% ground invasion 60%

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Israel

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